19.01.2026 23:23
Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, has loaned Yu Hirakawa from Bristol City until the end of the season. Hirakawa became the first Japanese footballer in Hull City's history.
Hull City, the English Championship team owned by Acun Ilıcalı, continues to strengthen its squad during the winter transfer period.
YU HIRAKAWA AT HULL CITY
Hull City has officially announced that it has signed Japanese footballer Yu Hirakawa from another Championship team, Bristol City.
WILL PLAY ON LOAN UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON
Details of the agreement made for Hirakawa have also emerged. Hull City has signed the Japanese footballer, who can play in the right-wing position, on loan until the end of the season. The right-wing player, who contributed to 4 goals in 27 matches this season, has officially signed.
ENTERED HULL CITY HISTORY
With this transfer, a first has occurred in the history of the English club. Yu Hirakawa will be the first Japanese footballer to wear the jersey of Hull City, which was founded in 1904.